Russo-Japanese War: Battle of Liaoyang Begins, August 25, 1904
Date: August 25, 1904
Date: August 25, 1904
The United States begins construction of the Panama Canal. Date: May 4, 1904 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 4 π Events on this day in 1904 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1904Russo-Japanese War Battle of Hsimucheng: Japanese Defeat Russians, July 31, 1904Scottish National Antarctic Expedition Discovers Coats…
The distress signal "CQD" is established only to be replaced two years later by "SOS". Date: January 7, 1904 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 7 π Events on this day in 1904 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1904Two Major Earthquakes Strike Bulgaria, Kill 200+ People – April…
The Dutch Colonial Army's Marechaussee regiment led by General G.C.E. van Daalen launch a military campaign in the Dutch East Indies' Northern Sumatra region, leading to the deaths of thousands of civilians. Date: February 8, 1904 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 8 π Events on this day in 1904 π …
Two Msβ― ~7.1 earthquakes, among the largest in Europe, strike Bulgaria, killing over 200 people and causing destruction. Date: April 4, 1904 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 4 π Events on this day in 1904 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1904Great Baltimore Fire Begins, Destroys 1,500 Buildings…
Louis Rigolly, a Frenchman, becomes the first man to break the 100Β mph (161Β km/h) barrier on land. He drove a 15-liter Gobron-BrilliΓ© in Ostend, Belgium. Date: July 21, 1904 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 21 π Events on this day in 1904 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1904Horch…
The Great Baltimore Fire begins in Baltimore, Maryland; it destroys over 1,500 buildings in 30 hours. Date: February 7, 1904 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 7 π Events on this day in 1904 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1904Russo-Japanese War: Battle of Port Arthur Concludes, February 9,…